9 Things That Taste Like a Margarita But Aren’t

We love margaritas, in all their various colors and flavors. The simple blend of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur in the right proportion never fails to charm—even outside of the margarita glass. Here are 9 recipes, from skirt steak to cake, that take the classic Cinco de Mayo cocktail as inspiration.

1. Margarita-Marinated Skirt Steak

Fine Cooking

Beef marinated in all the elements you expect in a margarita (tequila, Cointreau), and some you don’t (cilantro, garlic). An avocado-tomatillo salsa is the perfect accompaniment. Get the recipe.

This mix of watermelon, pineapple, jicama, mango, and strawberries get a quick toss with lime juice, silver tequila, and agave nectar. Bright, fresh, and all grown up. Get the recipe.

4. Fresh Margarita Chicken

Iowa Girl Eats

Chicken breasts get drunk on flavor in a marinade that includes orange and lime juices, garlic, tequila, and agave nectar. After grilling, top with perfect guacamole for a healthy meal. Get the recipe.

Delicate butter cookies flavored with grated lime peel and a touch of orange extract. A discreet amount of food coloring gives them a bright green color, and a tequila and powdered sugar glaze gives them authentic sass. Get the recipe.

7. Tequila Lime Margarita Cake

Everyday Dishes

Tequila and lime juice go into the batter for this luscious butter cake, a lemon syrup keeps it moist, and a cream cheese frosting spiked with citrus and tequila makes it a party. Get the recipe.